Energy Engineering Sr. Manager

Reports to: Deputy Director, Energy Engineering

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!

As Sr. Manager of Energy Engineering, you will lead the team to manage the successful completion of facilities work orders and resolution of facility/equipment/manufacturing issues.

• Build the strategy of the energy engineering program
• Oversee the functioning, maintenance and repair of all building systems including mechanical, fire, electrical, boiler, compressed air and HVAC
• Oversee capital projects and review with leadership
• Oversee and execute preventative maintenance and issue maintenance contracts as needed
• Provide technical information, engineering support and/or project management in the area of capacity and facilities planning and modification
• Select and coordinate with contractors and vendors for building repairs, modifications and new construction
• Manage the installation of equipment for new plant expansion
• Manage activities of a team, including setting objectives, managing results, and evaluating/coaching individual performance
• Develop and manage strategic planning with leadership on the progress of new plant
• Coordinate maintenance work requests and purchase tools and materials for maintenance team use
• Assist the Environmental, Health & Safety Team with technical information regarding building equipment
• Approve, coordinate, complete work orders
• Monitor and review all documented records produced during expansion of new facility
• Respond to and/or organize teams to complete urgent/critical requests
• Purchase and manage necessary spare parts as needed
• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred or equivalent, relevant experience

• 10 to 15+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing facilities management, construction, project management.
• 7 to 10+ years of experience leading a team and managing processes
• Proficient with reading blueprints, schematics, technical manuals and other related documents

• Organizational agility and results-oriented
• Committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data
• Effective team building and diversity management
• Goal-oriented and motivated to achieve results through teams
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites